Things coming together to allow Detroit Lions to draft Ndamukong Suh

AP PhotoSam Bradford's stellar workout keep the Lions' hopes of drafting Ndamukong Suh aliveWith the NFL Draft less than a month away, everything seems to be falling into place for the Detroit Lions.

I wrote last week that they need to select Ndamukong Suh, the dominant defensive tackle from Nebraska, with the second overall draft pick. A few things came up over the last couple days that made me worry that was not going to happen.

In order for Suh to be there when the Lions get on the clock, the Rams have to select Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford at No. 1. Late last week, rumors surfaced that St. Louis was talking with Philadelphia about a possible trade for Donovan McNabb.

If the Rams got a veteran quarterback, their immediate need to draft one would be gone. That would have opened the door for them to either draft Suh, or trade down with another team that wanted him.

Thankfully both teams denied the rumors, and now the Eagles are reportedly in talks with Oakland to deal McNabb.

One roadblock avoided.

Bradford had his pro day workout yesterday. The Rams contingent on hand was very large, including general manager Billy Devaney, coach Steve Spagnuolo and offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur.

If Bradford could not show that he has recovered from the shoulder injury that shortened his college career, the Rams could easily pass on him.

Bradford not only proved he was healthy, he blew everyone away. Here is just one glowing review from draft analyst Gil Brandt:

March 29, NFL.com: It really was a treat to watch, and I think everyone here was in awe of Bradford’s performance. In fact, he put on the best quarterback workout by a draft prospect that I’ve seen since I watched a private workout Troy Aikman put on for us with the Cowboys in California.

Scour the web, and you will find many more reports that all say the same thing -- Bradford is healthy and spectacular, and the Rams should draft him.

Two roadblocks avoided.

Everything is lining up for the Detroit Lions to draft Suh. Now we just have to trust them to do the right thing.